18 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Richmond: Charles Kernell, Handyman, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): StutzBuilt LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 18.
Most-reviewed: Seven Pines Home Services LLC, 39 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 18 ranked; ranked #6.
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18 Richmond handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 18 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles Kernell, Handyman | 62 | 5.0★ (15) | Richmond | — | Overall |
| 2 | Bluegrass Handyman | 61 | 5.0★ (17) | Richmond | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Handyman of the Bluegrass, LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (19) | Richmond | — | — |
| 4 | The Handyman's Daughter | 60 | 5.0★ (6) | Richmond | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | StutzBuilt LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (19) | Richmond | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Seven Pines Home Services LLC | 59 | 4.8★ (39) | Lexington-Fayette, 15 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Veteran Handyman and Cleaning Services | 58 | 3.7★ (3) | Richmond | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Shortridge Handyman Service | 58 | 5.0★ (12) | Lexington-Fayette, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Jack Of The Trade: Handyman Services | 57 | 4.8★ (25) | Baltimore, 15 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Central ky home medic | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Richmond | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington-Fayette, 15 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews, the most in Richmond.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington-Fayette, 8 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 15 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ringwood, 11 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nicholasville, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winchester, 13 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
20 more handymen within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All-Around Handyman Services | 1.0★ (1) | In Richmond |
| Allen's Kentucky Mechanical | 4.7★ (17) | In Richmond |
| Babcon Electric | 4.8★ (73) | In Richmond |
| Bj Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Richmond |
| Blue Grass Plumbing & Heating | 4.0★ (18) | In Richmond |
| Colonel Renovation | In Richmond | |
| Danhandyman | 5.0★ (10) | In Richmond |
| Freedom Handyman Services LLC | In Richmond | |
| Garage Doors & More | 5.0★ (6) | In Richmond |
| GRS Plumbing Heating and Air | 5.0★ (103) | In Richmond |
| HandyHammock Roofing and Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | In Richmond |
| Hill and Hammer Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Richmond |
| Imperial Gutters | 5.0★ (14) | In Richmond |
| Justin Spurlock Jack of All Trades | In Richmond | |
| Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Richmond KY | 4.8★ (522) | In Richmond |
| Mustain Care | In Richmond | |
| Nailed It | 5.0★ (2) | In Richmond |
| Prime Painting Solutions Inc | 5.0★ (45) | In Richmond |
| Tackett & Son Plumbing & Electric | 4.8★ (22) | In Richmond |
| Tipton's Creek Side LLC Construction & Repair | 5.0★ (2) | In Richmond |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Richmond. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drywall repair | $296 | $613 | $930 | Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
We scored 18 Richmond handymen on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Richmond data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |